LARC LX – Foto e Video

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Le LARC-LX, originally designated the BARC (Barge, Amphibious, Resupply, Cargo), is the largest wheeled amphibious cargo vehicle ever used by the U.S. military. It was designed to transport heavy cargo, including main battle tanks and 40-foot shipping containers, directly from ship to shore, even through breaking surf.

General Vehicle Details

• Ruolo: Heavy Amphibious Cargo Transport and Resupply.
• Service History: 1952–2001 (U.S. Army), notably used during the Guerra del Vietnam.
• Manufacturer: Various U.S. shipyards (e.g., LeTourneau Technologies).
• Hull Material: Welded Steel.
• Crew: 5.
• Passenger Capacity: Up to 200 troops (or 120 typically).

Dimensions and Mass

Measurement	Valore
Lunghezza	19.1 m (62 ft 6.5 in)
Larghezza	8.1 m (26 ft 7 in)
Altezza	5.9 m (19 ft 6 in)
Empty Weight	88,000 kg (194,000 lb / 97 Tons)
Payload Capacity	60 tons (rated) to 100 tons (maximum)
Tire Size	9.5 ft (nearly 3 m) high

Propulsion and Performance

The LARC-LX’s propulsion system was uniquely designed for versatility, utilizing a separate engine for each wheel on land.

• Powerplant: 4 x GMC/Detroit Diesel NA6-71 diesel engines (approx. 265 hp each).
• Land Propulsion: Each engine drives one wheel independently (4×4 drive).
• Water Propulsion: Pairs of engines couple to drive 2 x 1.2 m (47 in) propellers.

Operational Environment	Velocità massima	Range (60-ton load)
Land	26 km/h (16 mph)	240 km (150 mi)
Water	7 knots (13 km/h / 8 mph)	121 km (75 nautical miles)

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